[Hiring] Consultancy - Development of the National Framework for Climate Services @World Meteorological Organization

Role Description

This consultancy aims to support the development of the NFCS for the Maldives under the GCF-funded project Toward Risk-Aware and Climate-Resilient Communities (TRACT). Given Maldives’ high exposure to climate variability and change, including sea-level rise (SLR), coastal flooding, storm surges, and extreme weather events, there is a need to further strengthen the provision and use of climate services (CS) across climate resilient sectors.

In this context, the consultant will support the development of the NFCS for Maldives, along with an action plan to guide its implementation. The NFCS will establish a structured mechanism to strengthen coordination among national institutions, improve the accessibility and usability of climate information, and ensure that CS effectively respond to the needs of priority sectors such as disaster risk reduction, water, health, fisheries and tourism.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the institutional capacities, roles, and gaps of key agencies in Maldives involved in the production, coordination, and dissemination of CS and impact-based early warning information.
• Assess the capacities and needs of key stakeholders and users in selected priority sectors to access, understand, interpret, and apply climate information and services in planning and decision-making.
• Review existing coordination mechanisms, institutional mandates, and operational arrangements related to CS and early warning systems.
• Develop recommendations for the governance and coordination structure of the NFCS for the Maldives.
• Draft the NFCS technical document in line with WMO guidance.
• Prepare a costed action plan for implementation of the NFCS.
• Support the organization and facilitation of stakeholder consultations and validation processes.
• Revise and finalize the NFCS and associated costed action plan based on stakeholder feedback.
• Engage in the launch of the NFCS.

Deliverables at the end of the contract

• Deliverable 1: Inception Report and Work Plan - A report outlining the methodology, work plan, consultation approach, and analytical framework for the assignment.
• Deliverable 2: Assessment Report - A technical assessment of existing CS, coordination mechanisms, institutional capacities, sectoral needs, and gaps in climate service delivery and use in Maldives.
• Deliverable 3: Draft NFCS Governance Framework and Action Plan - A draft description of the proposed NFCS governance and coordination structure.
• Deliverable 4: Draft Consolidated NFCS Document - A full draft of the NFCS for Maldives, structured in accordance with WMO guidance.
• Deliverable 5: Final NFCS and Validation Report - A final revised NFCS document and costed action plan, along with a report summarizing the validation process.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in applied meteorology, environmental sciences, social sciences, international relations, strategic planning or related disciplines.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in the development and management of climate services (CS) with a focus in the Asian region.
• High level of knowledge and understanding of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) preferably in SIDS.
• Knowledge of GFCS and climate services.
• Knowledge of WMO NFCS guidelines is a plus.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Native or excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Benefits

• Payband C
• Duration: 45 days over a period of 15 months

Applications

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